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The Ballroom Bowl - John St, Toronto, ON

The Ballroom Bowl - John St

4.5 (112)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Comfort Food
145 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E4

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
9:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Charming
The Ballroom Bowl is Toronto's original entertainment featuring 50+ televisions, 4 bars, 9 ten pin bowling lanes, pool tables, ping pong and games spread out over 23,000 square feet covering 2 floors.
We are the place to watch the game, soak up the sun on one of our 2 patios or enjoy an original craft cocktail with friends or your entire work team.
There are daily specials every day of the week.
You can find us at the corner of John and Richmond, a few blocks north of the Roger's Centre.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Sports Bar, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    Richmond
  • Parking details
    Public Parking beside building
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Osgoode subway station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dining Reservation ONLY (No Bowling)

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in our exceptional dining experience featuring our unique menu offering an array of delicious food options, complemented by our incredible cocktail and wine selection. Please note that this reservation does not include bowling; instead, you'll be seated in our inviting tables to savour your experience to the fullest. LARGE RESERVATIONS Table reservations can be made for groups up to 8 guests. If your group is more than 8, please contact the Ballroom team by phone directly. Accommodations for larger groups will be based on availability.
    Dining Reservation ONLY (No Bowling) Photo
  • Weekday Bowling - 1 Hour

    CA$27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our bowling lanes accommodate groups of up to 8 people per lane. The price includes lane rental for one hour. While you bowl, you can enjoy our full menu and receive full-service dining right at your lane. Please note that reservations are LIMITED TO 1 HOUR. Children under 5 bowl for free. Kids aged 5-12 receive a 50% discount. Guests aged 13 and older can bowl for $27.50 (Sun-Thurs) per person per hour, plus HST.
    Weekday Bowling - 1 Hour Photo
  • 12-4PM Weekend Bowling

    Multiple dates available
    Our bowling lanes accommodate groups of up to 8 people per lane. The price includes lane and shoe rental for one hour. While you bowl, you can enjoy our full menu and receive full-service dining right at your lane. Please note that reservations are LIMITED TO ONE HOUR. Children under 5 bowl for free. Kids aged 5-12 receive a 50% discount. Guests 13 and older can bowl for $32.50 (Sat) per person $27.50 (Sun) per person for one hour, plus HST.
    12-4PM Weekend Bowling Photo

What 112 people are saying

The Ballroom Bowl - John St reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Kid-friendly

  • Old Toronto

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ballroom Bowl on John St. offers a lively atmosphere with "great music" and a "fun venue" for bowling and social gatherings. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, with standout mentions of the "exceptional" manager. While some faced reservation hiccups, the venue remains a popular choice for its "great experience" and accommodating service.
174 Reviews
  1. Peter VIP

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good service and quite flexible on booking. Good work although it could have been better
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the review and feedback Peter. If you would like to tell us more about what we could improve upon, please email dave@theballroombowl.ca.

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  2. RITHU

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for the first time and we really enjoyed and had really great time!!
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thank you Rithu, we are happy to hear your first experience with us was a good one. We hope to serve you again in the future.

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  3. Wurood

    Qatar1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    overall it is a nice place, however our bowling lane pins kept malfunctioning

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  4. BELAL VIP

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    As Disappointing as the Ending to the Leafs Season We needed a spot to watch Game 7 and made a reservation for four online at The Ballroom. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to expectations. We arrived early and went to check in. A man who seemed to be the manager asked what we were there for. When my sister mentioned the reservation, he looked visibly annoyed and simply told us to “go upstairs.” Once upstairs, we were sent right back down—clearly, no one knew what was going on. While waiting, we overheard staff admitting they had given away our reserved table for four. Instead, they led us to a cramped table for two. When I pointed out the obvious problem, they said they’d “try to find another.” To her credit, one staff member did return shortly after and was genuinely apologetic. We stayed, ordered food, and watched the game. The food was decent enough—standard pub fare like wings, calamari, pizza, and Korean cauliflower nachos. But for a venue that markets itself as a sports bar, the viewing setup was frustrating. Smaller TVs were blocked by people’s heads, and the larger screens were delayed by about 8 seconds, which made watching a live game feel disjointed and awkward. All in all, not worth reserving ahead. Between the reservation mix-up, the poor seating, and the subpar screen setup, the night ended up being about as disappointing as the leafs series itself.

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  5. Lis

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous time! The servers were very patient with our questions and accommodating to me bringing a birthday cake. Great all round.
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you Lis for the 5 star review. We are happy to hear about your experience and thank you for choosing us as the place to celebrate a birthday!

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  6. Erica S

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT experience! GREAT customer service for individuals with developmental disabilities. VERY accommodating.

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  7. Brittany

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the BEST experience last night! We went to bowl and the entire staff was so welcoming and friendly! Q, the manager is exceptional! Cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you for such a fun night, we will be back!
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on April 13, 2025
    Thank you Brittany for the 5 star review. Great to hear about the staff and Q! We look forward to serving you again in the future.

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  8. Dan VIP

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and the service was great. The staff were all friendly and attentive. We actually extended our time we had such a good time. The wings were also excellent.
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you Dan for the review, we appreciate both your feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you again in the future.

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  9. Celina

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff are very unfriendly and extremely rude. It's a great space for a quick bowling experience but the lack of service put a damper on the evening.

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  10. Suh Young

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff were friendly but we had to wait around ~20 mins. for our alley, and our drinks took a long time to arrive.

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FAQs

The Ballroom Bowl - John St offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 366-7890.

The Ballroom Bowl - John St is rated 4.5 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Old Toronto
  5. Financial District

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ballroom Bowl - John St

145 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Richmond
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Sports Bar, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking beside building
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Osgoode subway station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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